Mallards on the River

Hello You!

I had a really yummy toasted tea-cake in the Victorian coffee shop and although I didn't do much Christmas shopping, we did walk along the river and admire the abundant wildlife.

There were at least 25 ducks lined up along the banks of the river, it was really lovely to see them all together.

Update

It's Friday, can you believe it?
This week has been really hard for me, I am feeling very frustrated by my overall lack of flexibility. Of course, it is now 3 weeks since my operation - really a short space of time - but it feels like forever. The pain is much reduced, although this week early mornings have been quite bad and my sleeping routine has been disturbed. This morning I was out of bed for 5am, unusual for me.

I'm keen to become more independent. In the back of my mind, I'm aiming to be ready for next Tuesday - "Why you ask?" Tuesday is when hubby returns to work and I shall have to cook lunch and answer any phone calls and take care of myself. This I think I can manage, afterall, I did cook dinner once this week, without any problems however I did have to attire to bed early that evening.

I'm going to town today with my parents, I'm hoping to pick up a few Christmas presents and we are having tea and cake in an old victorian coffee shop.

Hope you have a jolly good day!

Do you know, I had a really great weekend. I spent most of Saturday playing World of Warcraft and chatting to my 3 best friends. Zakai helped 'boost' Kaedan and I through ZF which was brilliant because we both levelled and completed the dungeon getting the achievement. Then Zak logged off while Kaedan and I still played online and finished off another four quests which meant we levelled again!

Mid-afternoon my friend /work colleague stopped by the house to drop off some books and DVD's to keep me amused for the duration of my sick leave - another 3 weeks to go.

Then on Sunday, hubby was playing another computer game called Company of Hereos which is all about commanding and re-enacting a WWII battalion. He loves his new game. Basically apart from having to use the facilities and cooking, I hadn't seen hubby move from his seat in a few hours. This gave me lots of peaceful time to read Going Dutch by Katie Fforde. I like her books, you can always tell who the heroine will end up 'falling madly in love with'. LOL!!

Exemplary a Life and Conversation

I would like to share with you a tribute I read in my local newspaper I enjoy the style of writing and underlined my favourite section.

Last Sunday died suddenly in an advanced age, one Ann Harper, a single woman who had been upwards of 20 years a pauper in the parish of xxx. This truly good old woman was universally esteemed, met with the countenance and friendly assistance of many respectable persons, and upon her death a very handsome coffin was provided for her at the expense of some worthy ladies in that place. Her corpse was carried by six young single men who had gloves given them, and over the coffin was suspended a white sheet by way of canopy, supported by six single women who raised a subscription among themselves for a necessary refreshment on the occasion, and to drink to the pious memory of a woman of so exemplary a life and conversation, though in so low a sphere of existence. - Wow what a description!

Heron

I have a good feeling about today, this theory is based on the sighting of a majestic heron gliding past my study window at 07.30 this morning. What a beautiful bird.

I can remember doing a drawing of a heron for my Grandma for her wall when I was much younger. I wonder if she still has the artwork, it was a graphite drawing on cartridge paper.

To: the first born

I ventured outside with hubby earlier as we needed to post a card to my friend who has recently been blessed with their first child Congratulations !

As hubby and I walked tentatively to the nearest post box, we were both surprised by the warmth of the November day and the enormity of the blue sky. A few grey clouds blemished the blue, but otherwise it was a beautiful clear day.

On our arrival at home, we realised we had forgot to get a pint of milk, so decided between us, to make that a reason for going outside tomorrow. Each day, I walk for 10 minutes gradually increasing the length and speed of my step, having an extra purpose like posting a letter or buying milk is brilliant.

Home at Last!

Hi Everyone!

Last week I went into hospital to have a minor operation and had major surgery instead. When 'they' opened me up they discovered more damage than anticpated, and the surgeons did a marvelous job of clearing it all up.
I am now home resting with my husband and family who are taking great care of me and providing me with lots of refreshment and entertainment.

I also want to say a big Thank you to all who sent me cards and gifts, they were much appreciated.

xx

Boys versus Girls

Can you believe it? I can't stop laughing, can you?

Yesterday hubby and I received some very surprising news, our adorable bunny rabbits, (Sylvanas and Myleena) were taking a day trip to the local vetinary's for a certain procedure that will eliminate more little bunnies. A nurse telephoned hubby mid-day to explain that the operation was successful for both however, "Are we aware that they are both boys?" Come again?

BOYS!

Myleena is a boy rabbit. I'm shocked.

Both rabbits have completely different personalities and well... gets regular (unwanted) attention by Sylvanas. According to the results on Google, this is normal same sex rabbits showing who is the dominent male. Myleena now Mylo is completely terrified by this invasion of his/her privacy.

Does anyone have any suggestions how to ease this relationship?

Today, I found out that I had been christened at the Church and that my parents lived in a small house on  Estate. I now want to return with fresh eyes.